Welcome to day four of the County Championship action. Nottinghamshire face Somerset at Trent Bridge, while Leicestershire take on Essex at Grace Road. There are also matches involving other counties as the season progresses.
Nottinghamshire vs Somerset
Nottinghamshire resumed their second innings with a lead of 150 runs. Joe Clarke and Ben Duckett are at the crease, looking to set a challenging target for Somerset. The pitch is offering some assistance to the spinners, and Somerset will be hoping to make early breakthroughs.
Somerset's bowling attack, led by Jack Leach and Lewis Gregory, will need to strike early to keep the game alive. Nottinghamshire's tail is long, but they will want to bat only once more.
Leicestershire vs Essex
At Grace Road, Leicestershire are in a strong position after bowling out Essex for 250. Leicestershire's openers have made a solid start, and they lead by 100 runs. Essex will need early wickets to get back into the match.
Essex's bowlers, including Simon Harmer, will be key to restricting Leicestershire's lead. The pitch is deteriorating and batting last will be difficult.
Other Matches
Elsewhere, there are close contests in Division Two. Glamorgan are chasing a target of 280 against Sussex, while Derbyshire are setting a target for Worcestershire.
Stay tuned for live updates and ball-by-ball commentary throughout the day.
